Northrop Grumman Aeronautics has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain 2, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, California.
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
This position will manage a team of supply chain professionals and oversee all aspects of Supply Chain for the Business Unit, delivering status reports, acting with a sense of urgency in response to critical requirements, as well as applying supply chain knowledge and experience to successfully navigate a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment with high expectations.
Responsible for all phases of the Goods Movement Warehousing, Kitting and Distribution processes including, but not limited to, material requirements planning, inventory and perishable materials management, coordination/collaboration with Make Integration and Manufacturing on part/order priorities, movement of parts/tools throughout and between work centers, and engineering product stock room.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 10+ Warehousing, MRP, and EPS personnel, across multiple work schedules
- Assign and monitor team workloads to ensure efficient and effective execution
- Provide objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines and general policies
- Provide required training/coaching to subordinates ensuring adequate process/SOW knowledge for success
- Manage and monitor department performance to ensure compliance with expectations and service level agreements
- Develop and Execute the strategy for internal tracking of parts/orders through complete build cycle
- Will collaborate with various programs on projects related to Goods Movement processes
- Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with internal and external teammates, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, MRB, Industrial Engineering, Shipping, etc. to ensure performance to schedule commitments
- Direct team activities associated with product transportation, storage, and material handling requirements, including major deliveries (classified and unclassified), and specialty movements as they relate to transportability
- Develop and Execute enhanced KPI reporting, improving real-time status of performance to processes
- Create and Implement plan to address future distribution needs focusing on innovation and digital transformation objectives
- Develop and Execute organizational strategy supporting site 2030 plan (consolidation and redesign of WKD operational footprint and process support models)
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience
- Relevant experience includes Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business Management, or related field
- Prior leadership experience in a managerial, lead, or supervisory capacity
- Experience conducting presentations to Executive Leadership
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Significant experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
- Internal Northrop Grumman Goods Movement and/or Logistics experience
- Experience with Risk/Opportunity management
- Experience with GSC compliance audits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience, or Master's with 3 years, or High School Diploma with 9 years relevant experience
- Relevant experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Business Management, or related field
- Prior leadership experience in a managerial, lead, or supervisory capacity
- Experience conducting presentations to Executive Leadership
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Program Special Access
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Internal Northrop Grumman Goods Movement and/or Logistics experience
- Experience with Risk/Opportunity management
- Experience with GSC compliance audits
- Significant experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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